furosemide
fu·ro·se·mide
noun \fyu̇-ˈrō-sə-ˌmīd\Definition of FUROSEMIDE
: a powerful diuretic C12H11ClN2O5S used especially to treat edema and hypertension
Origin of FUROSEMIDE
furfural + -o- + sulf- + -emide, probably alteration of amide
First Known Use: 1965
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